Namco Re-Dedicates to Mobile

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Namco creates new mobile-specific company to handle wireless future.

By Levi Buchanan

Namco America already has a wireless division, but as of January 1, 2006, Namco Networks America -- a new company dedicated to mobile content -- will handle all of Namco's wireless offerings. Namco Networks America will help lead the gaming giant's renewed charge into the mobile arena, offering such popular games as Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man. Namco also offers ringtones via its Pac-Man's Arcade Corner application.

Namco's upcoming slate of games expands into 3D with the impending releases of Ridge Racer and Time Crisis.

Namco Networks America will be supervised by Kenji Hisatsune, who will act as president, CEO, and COO. "We are looking forward to expanding our business offerings to allow for growth and opportunity in all aspects of the mobile and networks industry," says Hisatsune.